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Capping tooth
Hi, my one of the lower tooth from behind is missing from last 15 years. No issues till now
But due to worm its adjacent tooth needed RCT which is done.
Now I am confused for capping part.
Does capping needs to be done only for RCT tooth as till now I dint face any distortion issue because of missing tooth and for how long it can go or it needs to be done in all 3 teeth.
Please please guide
I have taken consultation from many doctors everyone has different approach.
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Post Root canal treatment, crown is recommended to protect the brittle tooth, restore function, prevent reinfection, and preserve its structure, ensuring durability and overall oral health.
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For RCT treated tooth capping is necessary
And as the adjacent tooth is missing better go for replacement
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Capping is must for RCT treated tooth.. But first advice is get your cbct image..
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See capping after Rct is must,you should go for it
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without RCT its failure to go for cap in your case
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consult a good doctor and get it treated
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Opinions are going to vary.. if it’s an intact crown without any cavities even partial crowns are sufficient .. don’t need full crowns
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Usually capping is given for root canal treated tooth
If tooth structure is very less they might have done post and core so that tooth will have very very less strength
To provide enough strength they might have give capping to adjacent teeth .
And there might be another reason too
You have missing tooth since 15yrs means that may be extracted during your childhood itseems. So that the adjacent tooth might have drifted to that missing tooth space
To understand better please share your full mouth xray
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Hey please mention a radiograph and if possible clinical pictures
Usually RC treated tooth has to be given a crown and if you want replace the Missing tooth then you can go for bridge or implant supported prosthetic replacement
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pls mention xray to better understanding the condition
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Dr. Roopa Shetty
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
If implant is possible then go for implant at the place of missing tooth and the single crown for Root canal treated tooth. If there’s no enough bone for implant then go for bridge. Better to treat the tooth before placing the bridge.
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Either with your reports get a video consultation or visit a good dentist.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please share an x-ray and clinical pictures of the tooth that was extracted and the tooth that was root canal treated. Replacement of missing tooth is important.
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Dr. Rima Raisinghani
Dentist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there
Whenever there is a missing tooth it always disturb the occlusion and the realisation happens much later
So it’s always advisable to replace the missing tooth with the help of a bridge or implant or removable partial denture .
Though implant is first choice but many times due to narrow ridge implant may not be a good option so in that case you can opt for a bridge .
Decision is subjective .
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Get CBCt done to check weather implant is possible or not
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Bridge or implant
Go for any
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